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Senate Bill 887 |
Senate Author: Nelson |
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Effective: 9-1-09 |
House Sponsor: Zerwas |
Senate Bill 887 amends the Occupations Code to authorize the State Board of Dental Examiners by rule to establish procedures for the alternative informal assessment of administrative penalties for violation of dentistry provisions of the Occupations Code. Such penalties are capped at $1,000 per violation and $3,000 per person in a calendar year. The bill updates the renewal process for professionals licensed and certified by the board, includes criminal penalties for failure to comply with the Dental Practice Act, and updates provisions relating to board member qualifications and term limits.